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Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early February
Our winter has been about as mild as any of us here in Minocqua can remember. Last winter was really long and this winter was really mild.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late January
Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, our ice conditions are finally getting somewhat decent.
Musky Shops Exciting New Baits for the 2024 Musky Season
So, let’s take a run through what’s out so far this year to add some spice to your musky targeting tackle arsenal.
Subverting Disaster while Fishing in Freezing Temperatures
While musky fishing in January and February might seem like a foreign concept to some, it is a welcomed perk of living in the south. Admittedly the winters in the muskies' southern habitat range are generally mild, some years are simply brutal.
Tennessee Musky Winter Musky Tactics
As temperatures continue to cool during January and February Tennessee muskies make moves towards deeper structure and cover.
Ice Fishing Safety Tips for Northward Travelers
Though we never want to be a downer at the Musky Shop, we do want to raise awareness for those planning to ice fish this season and promote safety for those traveling to the Northwoods to ice fish for the first time.
Musky Season Is Never Over for Avid Anglers
So now that the lakes are officially frozen and it’s time to seal up the family barge, what can avid musky anglers do to hold them over for the long winter season?
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Late November
We have had some great reports from customers and from our guide staff of some very nice muskies.
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Annabelle Lake
If you’re heading to the Northwoods for fall or ice fishing, don’t hesitate to add Annabelle Lake to your visitation bucket list.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early November
There's nothing like catching a huge Musky in late fall and we hope many of you will find time to enjoy God's creation and catch some monster fish.
Pass On Your Love Of Fishing, Become An Angler Education Instructor
Wisconsin DNR requests Angler Education Instructors
November Patterns Find Slow Muskies in Slow Water
November muskies can sometimes feel like the hardest to find and least likely to eat, but starting out each trip in the right direction might help you make shorter work of getting those buggers to eat.
Going Deep: Targeting Fall Muskies on their Fall Turf
It’s time to pull muskies up from their cold-water holdouts and get them interested in your cranks, swimbaits, jerkbaits, or even a little boat-side sucker.
This read inspires the “Next Level” in “Musky Fishing”
Read this Write UP by in the Sawyer County Record
Musky Shop Northwoods Lake of the Month: Star Lake
Star Lake in Vilas County is an interesting horseshoe-shaped lake that lies about 30 minutes northeast of Minocqua.
Utilizing Big Suckers for Big Fall Muskies
Musky suckers are the way to go when the weather and turnover have helped stall the last of the shallow muskies.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Early October
Fishing in Oneida and Vilas counties remains pretty strong.
Musky Shop Northwood's Fishing Report: Late September
Currently, here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, we are experiencing some warmer air temps in the mid to upper 70's.
Why are muskies the fish of 10,000 casts? Study explains
Researchers got into the minds of muskies to learn what personality traits make the fish more likely to strike. In the process, they learned valuable lessons that could help conserve the important aquatic predators.
Weedless Lures to Attract Shallow Fall Muskies
Sometimes, it’s not about finding the perfect weedless bait but adjusting the presentation you already have.
Musky Shop Northwoods Fishing Report: Early September
Fall has arrived and for many fall is a favorite time of year.